Head of PMO

Dubizzle Limited; Remote; GBP 100,000 - GBP 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A managed service provider is seeking a Head of PMO to lead and shape their Project Management Office. This role involves establishing PMO standards, managing multiple projects, and ensuring alignment with organizational goals. Ideal candidates will have experience in IT Services or Telecoms, strong stakeholder management skills, and a proven track record of delivering projects on time. Offering flexibility with remote work and the chance to influence a high-growth organization valued at $1bn.

Benefits

Negotiable salary

Flexibility with occasional travel

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading a PMO function.
• Strong track record delivering complex projects on time and to budget.
• Experience managing Project Managers and developing team capability.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain PMO standards, methodologies, and best practices.
• Directly manage multiple BAU initiatives from initiation through closure.
• Define project lifecycle standards, templates, and tools.

Skills

Experience leading a PMO function

Stakeholder management

Project delivery on time and budget

Communication skills

Education

PMO or project management professional qualification (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2, MSP)

Job description

Head of PMO - Salary negotiable

Focus Group | Remote (UK)

Ideally based close to one of our Hub Locations: Shoreham, Exeter, Birmingham, Manchester, Glasgow

About Focus Group

Focus Group is an Hg-backed Managed Service Provider valued at $1 billion, experiencing significant transformation as we scale and grow. As we expand our capabilities and market presence, we're building the infrastructure and governance frameworks to support our ambitious growth trajectory.

The Opportunity

We're seeking an exceptional Head of PMO to lead our Project Management Office during this exciting phase of transformation. This is a unique opportunity to shape project delivery standards and governance frameworks in a high-growth, private equity-backed technology business.

You’ll establish the PMO function as a centre of excellence, driving consistency across both transformation initiatives and business-as-usual programmes whilst directly managing critical projects that support our growth ambitions.

The Role

As Head of PMO, you will:

Leadership & Governance

• Establish and maintain PMO standards, methodologies, and best practices across the organisation
• Design and implement governance frameworks ensuring projects deliver to time, budget, and scope
• Lead portfolio reporting and performance metrics to senior stakeholders
• Provide delivery assurance through stage gates, risk management, and quality reviews

Project Delivery

• Directly project manage multiple BAU initiatives simultaneously from initiation through closure
• Line manage a team of Project Managers supporting BAU and transformation portfolios
• Ensure effective resource allocation and capacity planning across programmes
• Manage interdependencies between projects and resolve conflicts

Standards & Process

• Define project lifecycle standards, templates, and tools
• Drive continuous improvement of PMO processes and practices
• Establish project health checks and intervention protocols
• Champion project management capability development across the organisation

Stakeholder Management

• Report to executive leadership on portfolio health and risks
• Collaborate with programme leads to align delivery approaches
• Build strong relationships with business area leads and delivery teams

What You’ll Need

Essential:

• Proven experience leading a PMO function
• Strong track record delivering complex projects on time and to budget
• Experience managing Project Managers and developing team capability
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills at all levels
• Experience establishing governance frameworks and reporting structures
• Industry experience within IT Services or Telecoms sector

Desirable:

• PMO or project management professional qualification (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2, MSP)
• Experience in transformation programmes within private equity-backed businesses
• Background working in high-growth, scaling environments

What We Offer

• Salary: Negotiable
• Location: Remote (UK-based) with preference for candidates near our hub offices in Shoreham-by-Sea, Exeter, Birmingham, Manchester, or Glasgow
• Hybrid working: Flexibility with occasional travel to offices
• The opportunity to build and shape a critical function in a $1bn valued, Hg-backed business
• Be part of an exciting transformation journey with significant career development opportunities